[Adopted 11-22-2005 by Res. No. 2005-112]
A.
Across the United States, natural and human-caused
disasters have led to increasing levels of death, injury, property
damage, and interruption of business and government services. The
toll on families and individuals can be immense, and damaged businesses
cannot contribute to the economy. The time, money, and effort spent
to respond to and recover from these disasters divert public resources
and attention from other important problems and programs. Doña
Ana County, New Mexico, recognizes the consequences of disasters and
the need to respond quickly to reduce the impacts of natural and human-caused
hazards.
B.
The Doña Ana County/City of Las Cruces Office
of Emergency Management, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
composed of County residents and responsible officials have prepared
this All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan for Doña Ana County,
New Mexico.
C.
This plan was prepared in accordance with local responsibilities
to meet the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning State and
Local Guide (SLG 101). It also meets the requirements of the New Mexico
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM)
Crosswalk, and FEMA's Managing the Emergency Consequences of Terrorist
Incidents Guideline. Also included are provisions to meet SARA Title
III requirements for the Local Emergency Planning Committee for hazardous
materials planning.
[Amended 9-27-2011 by Ord. No. 235-2011]
[Amended 9-27-2011 by Ord. No. 235-2011]
The Doña Ana County/City of Las Cruces
All-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan adopted February 2011 as Resolution
No. 2011-22 is hereby approved and adopted as the official All-Hazard
Emergency Operations Plan for Doña Ana County and the City
of Las Cruces, superseding any previous emergency operations plans.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: A complete copy of the current plan is on file
in the County Office of Emergency Management.
[Amended 9-27-2011 by Ord. No. 235-2011]
This plan will be reviewed annually, and changes
to the Basic Plan will require approval by Doña Ana County
and the City of Las Cruces and the governing body of the participating
entities. Changes to the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and Hazard
Annexes will be facilitated as needed by the Doña Ana County/City
of Las Cruces Office of Emergency Management and will not require
Commission approval.
[Added 2-28-2023 by Ord. No. 333-2023]
A.
In accordance with the All Hazard Emergency Management Act (NMSA
1978, §§ 12-10-1 through 12-10-10), the County hereby
designates the Office of Emergency Management to establish and carry
out an all-hazard emergency management program. The Supervisor of
the Office of Emergency Management shall serve as the Emergency Manager
for the County and shall report directly to the County Manager.
B.
The Office of Emergency Management shall work with relevant local,
state, and federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations to develop
appropriate prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
plans and capabilities for threats likely to cause a disaster in the
County.
C.
The Office of Emergency Management shall ensure that appropriate
County entities are compliant with the National Incident Management
System, they have continuity of operations and continuity of government
plans in place, and their personnel have appropriate training for
their potential roles in disaster response and recovery.
D.
The Office of Emergency Management may share responsibilities and
expenses with other jurisdictions, but any agreements for such operations
shall be brought before the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
At the County Manager's discretion, jurisdictions who are contributing
to Office of Emergency Management operations may be consulted for
actions involving the Office, and may participate in hiring processes
related to the Supervisor of the Office of Emergency Management.
